Wearing White After Labor Day

Yep I did it.

In case you haven't noticed, I don't follow fashion rules. I do what I want. Seriously. So when a cold front blew in to town, I definitely wanted to break out my favorite brown boots for the day. They've been through a LOT with me in the span of a year!

I purchased this dress from ASOS Curve in the early summer and wore it to work where I received many compliments. Seeing as how 1.) It's a creamy white color and 2.) It has horizontal stripes, I'd say I struck gold with this purchase. I wound up buying an ASOS Maternity** dress with a similar vibe, only it's navy blue with bright yellow stripes and a gold zipper in the back.

**I AM NOT PREGNANT, I AM NOT PREGNANT, NO I'M NOT PREGNANT.** (I just liked the colors used in the dress and decided to give it a go. You can't even tell it's made for someone with child.)

I paired it with my trusty knit open vest from New York and Co., ruched leggings from Torrid and my fave boots. Since I wear an identification lanyard at work, I decided no necklace and instead wore 2 bracelets and my gunmetal watch from NY and Co. My hair is growing like weeds, compare these pics to the ones from this time last year. Crazy!

Anyone else breaking fashion rules left and right? I know I'll continue to!

Surprise Findings

I went home about a month ago and wound up going to the Target near my house to browse their clothing selections. Usually I can always find something cute there, whether it be for work, church or every day/school wear. I found a BUNCH of cute stuff except for a dress.

On a whim, I decided to look at their maternity wear (gasp!)

And guess what?

I FOUND THE CUTEST DRESS.
Its super soft and yellow on top, with small horizontal stripes going across it. There's a little pocket on the left side as well. At the waist, it's stretchy because it's obviously made for someone with a baby bump. The bottom of the dress is a solid charcoal color. It comes down to right above my knee. I love it!

I wore it to my internship Monday for Labor Day and I'm hoping to wear it again maybe out with friends or to church. Maternity wear has definitely become more wearable and cuter over the last few decades. Forever21 recently dropped their own maternity line (I don't know yet how I feel about that).I'm not ashamed to take a peek at specifically Target's line. They always have cute clothes in general, and their maternity wear is no different.

You would never know my dress was meant for an expectant mother unless I told you. Don't be afraid to try their stuff on, it might just surprise you!